Polar Bear Plunge 2027
Take The Plunge!
Whether you plunge in the ocean, your local lake or pool, do the Ice Bucket Challenge, or plunge in Lake Erie at Camp Fitch on Saturday, March 13th, you can truly Polar Bear Anywhere!
It’s almost time to register for Polar Bear, as the polar bear committee is working hard to plan a safe and fun polar bear plunge this year with options that will empower YOU to impact the life of a child, forever:
- Day-Of Attendee: Join us at Camp Fitch YMCA (12600 Abels Rd., North Springfield, PA 16430) on Saturday, March 13th with 300+ other plungers and plunge supporters!
- To Plunge or Not To Plunge… Register and attend either way! Creating your account helps us ensure we have enough of Chef Scott’s decadent Lunch, Coffee, Hot Cocoa, and Treats!
- Long-Distance Plunger: Can’t make it to the event but still want to sponsor a child’s Camp Fitch experience? Engage your legendary competitive spirit as a Long-Distance Plunger—and why not do a little plunge wherever you are (we promise not to be too jealous of those of you in warmer climates…)
Set Up A Registration Reminder! Sign Up to Join Our Exclusive Email List and Be The First in Your Crew To Sign Up!
Here’s where we need your help!
1. Register to be a Polar Bear Plunger or a Fireside Fundraiser — Head on Over to the 2027 Polar Bear Plunge Page!
2. Invite your friends to join your team and start fundraising.
Kids need camp more than ever and because of YOU, 2026 made kids better, forever:
- Over 13,000 children were impacted by Camp Fitch YMCA
- Camp Fitch’s Mobile STEM Lab served over 1,000 kids without transportation
- Over 15% of Outdoor Education students received financial aid to attend
- Over $225,000 from last year’s plunge funded a record amount of summer camp scholarships
- More than 3,100 campers were able to attend our programs solely thanks to Financial Assistance — THANK YOU for making it possible for us to say ‘yes’ to so many families!
Fitch 4 All is a reality because people appreciate that Camp Fitch is the difference in the lives of so many kids, who need camp more than ever.
You can help us reach out GOALs for the 17th Annual Polar Bear to Make Kids Better, Forever:
- Impact over 40,000 total kids with scholarships in our 17th year
- Send 3,500 deserving kids and their families to Camp Fitch in 2027!
- Help us fulfill our promise: Cost will not be the reason a child cannot attend Camp Fitch YMCA!
Attend the event, cheer us on, register yourself and your team and be the difference in a kid’s life, forever! Camp Fitch Forever!
—The Polar Bear Committee